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The Old Confederate Military Road

The Old Confederate Military Road 1862-1865 in 1862, when the Federal troops captured New Orleans and blockaded the mouth of the Mississippi River. Taylor's army, then in Central Louisiana,...

The Old Confederate Military Road 1862-1865 in 1862, when the Federal troops captured New Orleans and blockaded the mouth of the Mississippi River. Taylor's army, then in Central...

  • louisiana
  • civil war

McMillan Building

    Barnette's Landing

    CAPTAIN E. T. BARNETTE, A PASSENGER ON THE RIVERBOAT LAVELLE YOUNG, DEBARKED NEAR THIS SITE ON AUGUST 26, 1901 AND ESTABLISHED A TRADING POST WHICH, IN 1902, BECAME KNOWN AS FAIRBANKS

    CAPTAIN E. T. BARNETTE, A PASSENGER ON THE RIVERBOAT LAVELLE YOUNG, DEBARKED NEAR THIS SITE ON AUGUST 26, 1901 AND ESTABLISHED A TRADING POST WHICH, IN 1902, BECAME KNOWN AS FAIRBANKS

      Second Avenue Subway - 96th Street Station

      Second Avenue Subway 96th Street Station December 31, 2016 Andrew M. Cuomo Governor, New York State Thomas F. Prendergast Chairman and CEO, MTA Dr. Michael Horodniceanu President, MTA Capital...

      Second Avenue Subway 96th Street Station December 31, 2016 Andrew M. Cuomo Governor, New York State Thomas F. Prendergast Chairman and CEO, MTA Dr. Michael Horodniceanu President, MTA...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • subway
      • second avenue subway
      • mta
      • andrew cuomo
      • 2016

      The Carnegie Hill Malls

      The Carnegie Hill Malls are funded by the co-ops and condos on Park Avenue and friends of CARNEGIE HILL neighborsSubmitted by @lampbane

      The Carnegie Hill Malls are funded by the co-ops and condos on Park Avenue and friends of CARNEGIE HILL neighborsSubmitted by @lampbane

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • carnegie hill
      • park avenue

      Sarah Sze - Blueprint for a Landscape

      Sarah Sze Blueprint for a Landscape 2017 Porcelain tile Fabricated by Sarah Sze Studio, Alcalagres and Estudio Cerámico Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and New York City TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

      Sarah Sze Blueprint for a Landscape 2017 Porcelain tile Fabricated by Sarah Sze Studio, Alcalagres and Estudio Cerámico Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design and New York City TransitSubmitted by @lampbane

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • sarah sze
      • 2017
      • art
      • mta

      Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Bush Terminal Park

      NYS Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Bush Terminal Park New York City Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Cesar A Perales, Secretary of State Bill de Blasio,...

      NYS Environmental Protection Fund Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Bush Terminal Park New York City Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Cesar A Perales, Secretary of State Bill de Blasio,...

      • brooklyn
      • sunset park
      • bush terminal
      • andrew cuomo
      • cesar perales
      • bill de blasio

      Newtown Creek Nature Walk, Morton Gneiss

      The drinking fountain is made of this metaphoric stone that was formed 3.5 billion years ago in the Minnesota River Valley. Morton Gneiss is one of the earth's oldest rocks.Submitted by @lampbane

      The drinking fountain is made of this metaphoric stone that was formed 3.5 billion years ago in the Minnesota River Valley. Morton Gneiss is one of the earth's oldest rocks.Submitted by @lampbane

      • brooklyn
      • greenpoint
      • newtown creek

      South Ferry Terminal

      MTA New York City TransitSouth Ferry Terminal2009 David A. PatersonGovernor, State of New YorkH. Dale HemmerdingerChairmanMetropolitan Transportation AuthorityElliot G. SanderExecutive Director...

      MTA New York City TransitSouth Ferry Terminal2009 David A. PatersonGovernor, State of New YorkH. Dale HemmerdingerChairmanMetropolitan Transportation AuthorityElliot G. SanderExecutive Director...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • south ferry
      • battery park
      • david paterson
      • mta
      • subway

      Frank Giorgini - Passage

      Frank GiorginiPassage2000Handmade ceramic tile, mosaic, forged mild steel, bronze, and graniteFabricated by Frank Giorgini Handmade Tiles, Bobby HanssonLeaping Beaver Forge, and Peter Colombo...

      Frank GiorginiPassage2000Handmade ceramic tile, mosaic, forged mild steel, bronze, and graniteFabricated by Frank Giorgini Handmade Tiles, Bobby HanssonLeaping Beaver Forge, and Peter Colombo...

      • new york
      • manhattan
      • south ferry
      • battery park
      • mta
      • frank giorgini
      • subway
      • art
      • 2000

      Henkle & Joyce Hardware Building 1887

      Henkle & Joyce Hardware Building 1887 The Henkle& Joyce Hardware Building, built circa 1887, is one of the Haymarket's key early structures. With it's smaller scale and rich ornamentation, it is...

      Henkle & Joyce Hardware Building 1887 The Henkle& Joyce Hardware Building, built circa 1887, is one of the Haymarket's key early structures. With it's smaller scale and rich ornamentation, it...

        Color Guard of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment

        Submitted by @Waxler81

        Submitted by @Waxler81

          H. P. Gleason

          Submitted by @jqmcd

          Submitted by @jqmcd

            The Hamburg Massacre

            THE HAMBURG MASSACRE The Hamburg Massacre. which occurred nearby on July 8. 1876, was one of the most notable incidents of racial and political violence in S.C. during Reconstruction. White...

            THE HAMBURG MASSACRE The Hamburg Massacre. which occurred nearby on July 8. 1876, was one of the most notable incidents of racial and political violence in S.C. during Reconstruction....

              Central Platte Valley

              • pany express
              • oregon trail
              • plum creek massacre
              • telegraph

              San Augustine City Cemetery

              This burial ground originated as the private cemetery of the J. C. Anderson family, whose residence stood on a nearby lot. The oldest of the 500 to 700 graves date from the 1830s. Prominent...

              This burial ground originated as the private cemetery of the J. C. Anderson family, whose residence stood on a nearby lot. The oldest of the 500 to 700 graves date from the 1830s....

              • texas
              • cemetery
              • san augustine county

              An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas

              Organized as the Bethel Presbyterian Church at Goodlaw school house by the Rev. Hugh Wilson on June 2, 1838 with the following charter members:James, Isabella, Joseph andMartha SharpH. G. Peggy,...

              Organized as the Bethel Presbyterian Church at Goodlaw school house by the Rev. Hugh Wilson on June 2, 1838 with the following charter members:James, Isabella, Joseph andMartha SharpH. G. Peggy,...

              • texas
              • church. religion
              • san augustine county

              Sam Houston in San Augustine

              Sam Houston (March 2, 1793 - July 26, 1863) left home in 1809 and lived among the Cherokees. After two years he returned to the Anglo world; he opened a school, fought the British under Andrew...

              Sam Houston (March 2, 1793 - July 26, 1863) left home in 1809 and lived among the Cherokees. After two years he returned to the Anglo world; he opened a school, fought the British under...

              • texas
              • sam houston
              • politician

              Providence Baptist Church

               Organized October 3, 1818. First pastor, Norvell Robertson, was a Revolutionary soldier. Eight charter members were of the Granberry, Robertson and Lee families.

               Organized October 3, 1818. First pastor, Norvell Robertson, was a Revolutionary soldier. Eight charter members were of the Granberry, Robertson and Lee families.

              • mississippi
              • hattiesburg
              • church
              • religion

              Vernon F. Dahmer, Sr.

              Vernon Dahmer (1908-1966), a farmer, businessman, and Civil Rights leader widley known for his belief that "if you don't vote, you don't count" was killed here defending his home and family from a...

              Vernon Dahmer (1908-1966), a farmer, businessman, and Civil Rights leader widley known for his belief that "if you don't vote, you don't count" was killed here defending his home and family from a...

              • mississippi
              • civil rights